Westinghouse WHG642SA, WESTCOOKPACK, WHG644SA, WHG646SA, WHG756SA User Manual

USER MANUAL

GAS COOKTOPS

WHG642SA, WHG644SA, WHG646SA, WHG646WA, WHG756SA, WHG952SA, WHG956SA, WHG956WA

CONGRATULATIONS CONTENTS

Dear customer,

Congratulations and thank you for choosing our cooktop. We are sure you will find your new cooktop a pleasure to use and a great asset to your cooking. Before you use the cooktop, we recommend that you read through the whole user manual which provides the description of the cooktop and its functions.

To avoid the risks that are always present when you use a gas appliance, it is important that the cooktop is installed correctly and that you read the safety instructions carefully to avoid misuse and hazards. For

future reference, please store this booklet in a safe place.

This appliance complies with the requirements of Australian Standard AS 4551.

Conditions of Use

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

•Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments

•Farm houses

•By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments

•Bed and breakfast type environments.

Please ensure you read the instruction manual fully before you call for service, or a full service fee could be applicable.

Record model and serial number here:

Model number:........................................................................................

Serial number:.........................................................................................

PNC:.............................................................................................................

Important safety instructions........................................................	3
Installation and use summary.......................................................	4
Care and cleaning................................................................................	5
Troubleshooting..................................................................................	6
Technical data.......................................................................................	7
Installation instructions....................................................................	9
Installation procedure......................................................................	10
Gas connection...................................................................................	12
Operation on NG/SNG....................................................................	12
LPG conversion...................................................................................	14
Electrical connection.......................................................................	16
Testing appliance operation.........................................................	17
Warranty................................................................................................	19

Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy place for later reference.

The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings:

WARNING

This symbol indicates information concerning your personal safety.

CAUTION

This symbol indicates information on how to avoid damaging the appliance.

IMPORTANT

This symbol indicates tips and information about use of the appliance.

ENVIRONMENT

This symbol indicates tips and information about economical and ecological use of the appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy place for later reference.

IMPORTANT

Important – check for any damages or marks.

If you find the cooktop is damaged or marked, you must report it within 7 days if you wish to claim for damage/ marks under the manufacturer’s warranty. This does not affect your statutory rights.

ENVIRONMENT

Information on disposal for users

•Most of the packing materials are recyclable. Please dispose of those materials through your local recycling depot or by placing them in appropriate collection containers.

•If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Read the following carefully to avoid an accident or damage to your appliance.

•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•During use, this appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching hot surfaces. To avoid burns and scalds, young children should be kept away.

•This appliance must not be used as a space heater.

•In order to avoid a fire, the appliance must be kept clean and vents kept unobstructed.

•Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of the appliance during operation.

•Do not store flammable materials in or under the appliance, e.g. Aerosols.

•Do not allow pots to boil dry, as damage to both pan and cooktop may result.

•Do not operate the cooktop for an extended period of time without a pot or pan on the trivet.

•Do not allow large cookware to overhang the cooktop onto the adjacent benchtop. This will cause scorching to the benchtop surface.

•Do not allow cooking pots or pans to intrude into the area which is close to the controls.

•Ensure burner caps and trivets are properly located. (See Figure 1)

•For maximum stability, ensure pots and pans are centrally located on the trivets.

•Handles should be turned away from the front of the bench to avoid accidents.

•Do not modify this appliance.

•Only models fitted with flame safeguard can be used in marine craft, caravans or mobile homes.

Figure 1

			1
			2
			3
			4
1	Burner	3	Injector
2	Flame safeguard	4	Ignition spark plug
	sensor (where fitted)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION

USING YOUR COOKTOP

CAUTION

You must read these warnings carefully before installing or using the cooktop. If you need assistance, contact our Customer Care Department.

The manufacturer will not accept liability, should the instructions below or any other safety instructions incorporated in this book be ignored.

Installation

•An authorised person must install this appliance and MUST provide a certificate of compliance. This certificate should be retained along with purchase information.

•Before using the appliance, ensure that all packing materials are removed from the appliance.

•In order to avoid any potential hazard, the installation instructions in this booklet, and any labels on the appliance must be followed.

•Ensure that all specified vents, openings and air spaces are not blocked.

•Where the appliance is built into a benchtop, the benchtop material must be capable of withstanding 85°C.

•Ensure that the duplicate rating label (in the instruction pack) is attached to a readily-accessible adjacent surface, so that the cooktop can be easily identified in the case of a service call.

Servicing

•Servicing MUST only be carried out by authorised personnel.

•To maintain safe operation, it is recommended that the product be inspected every five years by an authorised service person.

•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorised service person in order to avoid a hazard.

Cleaning

•Always ensure the appliance is turned off before cleaning.

•This appliance contains aluminium fittings. Do not use caustic-based cleaners.

•Do not use steam cleaners, as this may cause moisture build up on electrical components.

•Always clean the appliance immediately after any food spillage.

CAUTION

DO NOT place burners in a dishwasher.

Controls

•Each burner is controlled by a control knob.

The markings on the control panel indicate which burner the knob controls, and the settings for that burner. (See Figure 2).

NOTE: Gas controls turn anticlockwise from ‘Off’ and have limited movement.

Figure 2

Lighting burners

Electronic Ignition

•These cooktops are fitted with mains powered electronic ignition. When the appliance has been connected and the power is on, depressing any knob will release sparks to all burners. To light a burner, depress the corresponding knob and turn to the

‘High’ position (while depressing the knob). The knob may be released once the flame is established.

Flame safeguard models

The knob must be turned to the ‘High’ position, then pushed down as far as possible for approximately 5 seconds. If the flame goes out when the knob is

released, simply depress the knob again, this time holding it down with slightly more force for the same length of time. The height of the flame can be varied by turning the control knob toward the ‘Low’ position.

WARNING

•Keep hands clear of burners when lighting.

•If burner does not light within 5 seconds, turn knob to ‘Off’ position, allow gas to disperse, then try lighting again.

•Burners MUST be operated between ‘HIGH’ and ‘LOW’ settings only.

In the absence of electrical power, carry out the ignition directly to the burner with a hand-held ignition source.

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		CARE AND CLEANING
	Choice of burners
	For your convenience there is a choice of burners:	WARNING
		Ensure the appliance is off and cool before cleaning.

•A small burner for special low heat and slow cooking.

• A medium burner for normal cooking and simmering.	Enamel
(one on 4-burner models and two on 5-burner models).	Persistent stains may require rubbing with a nylon scourer

•A large burner for fast heating and large pots and pans. or creamed powder cleansers. Household enamel cleaners

•A wok burner for very fast heating using a wok or large pot or pan.

To conserve gas, place the pan centrally over the burner and adjust the flame so that it does not extend past the edge of the pan (Figure 3). Do not boil food too rapidly. A vigorous boil will not cook food any faster, and will waste energy.

Pots and pans

All common pots and pans: aluminium, stainless steel, cast iron, ceramic etc., may be used on your new gas model cooktop. Ensure that the pots or pans are steady and have flat bases to avoid dangerous spill-over of hot liquids and wasted energy. A wok support has been supplied with this appliance for use when cooking with a round-bottom wok. The support is not necessary when cooing with a flat-bottom wok.

Figure 3

Choice of flame height

are available, follow the manufacturer’s instructions in their use.

CAUTION

Harsh abrasive cleaners, powder cleaners, steel wool or wax polishes should not be used.

Stainless steel

NOTE: Ensure any oil is cleaned off the hob before first use, otherwise it may cause the hob to turn a yellowish colour.

All grades of stainless steel may stain, discolour or attain an adhering layer of grime in normal operation. To achieve maximum surface appearance, stainless steel must be kept clean by regularly using the following cleaning procedures, thus ensuring good performance and long service life. Wash with warm soapy water and rinse with clean water. Where the stainless steel has become extremely dirty with signs of surface discolouration, (due to periods of neglect or misuse) use a stainless steel cleaner.

	P
Incorrect – flame too high	Correct flame height.
and will cause gas waste	Gas saved.
and possible handle damage.
Choice of cooking pan
P	P
For a large burner,	For a small burner,
use a large pot or pan.	use a small pot or pan.

CAUTION

Never use asbestos mats, wire mats or grids, aluminium foil as it can lead to overheating, cracked enamel. The warranty will be void if these items are used and cause a failure. Woks should only be used on the wok burner and wok support trivet.

CAUTION

DO NOT use abrasive scourers or steel wool. When removing these stains be sure to follow the polish or brushing lines.

Trivets and burners

The burners and trivets are removable for easy cleaning.

NOTE: When refitting the burners, ensure that they are correctly seated.

Ensure burners are thoroughly dried after cleaning or spillage. When cleaning the burners, ensure that all the flame ports are free of any blockage. If necessary, use a toothpick or brush to clear ports. The outer surface of the burners have a polished finish and extra care needs to be taken to avoid scratching this surface during cleaning. In instances of heavy soiling, it may be necessary to apply a non-abrasive cleaning compound and rub with a cloth until the soiling is removed and then finish with a soft, dry cloth.

NOTE: DO NOT place burners in the dishwasher.

Ignition

Gently clean the spark plug and flame safe guard sensor (where fitted) with a damp cloth to avoid lighting difficulties. Ensure the electrode is dry before use.

Injector

Ensure the injector remains free of any foreign material. If necessary, use a thin piece of wire to clear the orifice.

CLEANING AND CARE

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have a problem with the cooktop, check the table below. You may be able to solve the problem and this will save you from paying for a service call. You will have to pay for a service call even in the warranty period if the problem is one listed below.

FAULT	POSSIBLE CAUSES	REMEDY
Burner will not light	• Knob not held down long enough	• Repeat lighting procedure and hold knob down
even though the	in ‘High’ position for flame safeguard	for 5 seconds in ‘High’ position
sparker is working.	(where fitted) to engage	(refer page 4)
	• Gas supply valve turned off	• Turn on gas supply to appliance
	• Wrong knob turned	• Ensure the knob you are turning corresponds
		to the burner you want to light
	• Port blockage in ignition area	• Ensure that ports in ignition area are clean
		and dry
	• Ignition spark plugs wet or dirty	• Dry or clean ignition spark plugs
No spark is obtained	• Electricity supply is disconnected or	• Switch on electricity or check fuses
when control knob	switched off
is activated	• Ignition spark plugs wet or dirty	• Dry or clean ignition spark plugs
Flames uneven or	• Flame ports blocked or wet	• Clean or dry flame ports
tending to lift	• Burner incorrectly fitted	• Ensure this component is fitted correctly
Flames not staying	• Knob not held down long enough	• Repeat lighting procedure and hold knob down
on when knob	in ‘High’ position for flame safeguard	for 5 seconds in ‘High’ position
released	(where fitted) to engage	(refer page 4)
	• Knob not set between ‘High’ and ‘Low’	• Knob MUST be set between these positions
	• Dirt or spillage on flame safeguard	• Clean flame safe guard sensor tip
	sensor (where fitted)
Low heat, slow	• Incorrect cooking pot or pan being used	• Refer to Figure 3 (page 5)
cooking
Benchtop or knobs	• Incorrect cooking pot or pan used	• Check Figure 3 for correct pot or pan to be used
overheating	• Pot or pan not located on burner	• Ensure pot or pan is centrally located
	properly	on burner
Cooktop stainless	• Pot or pan being used is too large	• Ensure pot sizes used are as per user manual
steel discoloured		requirements. Clean with STEEL POWER
		(available through spare parts)

If the above points have been checked and there is still a problem with the cooktop, please call the Service Centre.

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